Janessa Lopez
About Janessa Lopez
Janessa Lopez is a Senior Associate in Public Policy at Gemini, specializing in regulatory and policy developments in the crypto industry. She has extensive experience in legislative roles and advocacy, having worked with U.S. Senator Rob Portman and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Company
Janessa Lopez currently works at Gemini, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. She has been with the company since 2021 in the role of Senior Associate, Public Policy. Her responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing regulatory and policy developments that impact the crypto industry. Janessa also advocates for Gemini's regulatory stance with elected officials, regulators, and policymakers.
Previous Experience
Before joining Gemini, Janessa Lopez worked at various notable institutions. She served as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Rob Portman from 2019 to 2021. She was also a Board Member at Youth America Now (YAN) in 2018. From 2017 to 2019, she worked as a Legislative Aide in the U.S. House of Representatives. Other roles include Communications and Policy Associate at The Ripon Society, Executive Assistant at Regis University's Office of Academic Internships and Study Abroad, and a Criminal Justice Intern at Denver District Attorney's Office.
Early Career
Janessa Lopez started her career with The Ripon Society as an Intern in 2015. She also had an internship at The Washington Center during the same year. In 2014, she worked as an Area Political Director for Cory Gardner's Senate campaign. Her earliest experience dates back to 2013-2015 when she worked as an Administrative/Legal Assistant for James P. Andrews, Counselor at Law.
Education and Expertise
Janessa Lopez holds a degree in Politics from Regis University, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She completed her high school education at Jefferson Academy High School, receiving her diploma in 2012. Her specialization includes monitoring and analyzing regulatory and policy developments, particularly in the crypto industry. She also has experience in drafting and editing policy proposals and op-eds.